Searching for Beacon Lake homes for sale in St. Johns County? This guide covers what buyers need to know about this fully built-out lakefront community — amenities, real HOA/CDD costs, schools, and live listings pulled directly from the MLS.
About Beacon Lake
Beacon Lake is a master-planned community near Nocatee in St. Augustine, now fully built out with 1,476 total homes from builders including Dream Finders Homes. The community is centered on its namesake lake and the Lake House amenity complex.
Beacon Lake Amenities
The 8,200-square-foot Lake House Amenity & Fitness Center anchors the community, with a Junior Olympic-size pool, a splash park and fun pool, a fitness center, tennis courts, a culinary demo kitchen and studio, a card room, meeting rooms, a fire pit, a boardwalk, an event lawn, an expansive outdoor dining space, and a dog park.
Beacon Lake HOA & CDD Fees Explained
HOA fees in Beacon Lake run roughly $76 per month. CDD fees vary by lot size and phase, generally ranging from about $2,400 to $4,100 per year with a median around $2,800 — CDD debt service and O&M charges are billed as a non-ad valorem assessment on the property tax bill. David verifies the exact HOA and CDD figures for any specific address before you write an offer.
Schools Serving Beacon Lake
Beacon Lake is zoned within the award-winning St. Johns County School District. The community includes Lakeside, a K–8 school built within the neighborhood, with Alice B. Landrum Middle School and Allen D. Nease High School also serving the area — David confirms current zoning for any specific address before you buy.
Beacon Lake Location & Commute
Beacon Lake sits just west of Nocatee and US-1 in St. Augustine, convenient to I-95 and roughly a 20-minute drive to historic downtown St. Augustine and about 30 minutes to Jacksonville’s Southside.
Current Beacon Lake Listings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon Lake
Is Beacon Lake still building new homes?
No. Beacon Lake is fully built out with 1,476 total homes, so inventory is primarily resale. The live listings above reflect current MLS inventory in real time.
How much are HOA and CDD fees in Beacon Lake?
HOA fees run roughly $76 per month. CDD fees generally range from about $2,400 to $4,100 per year depending on lot size and phase, with a median around $2,800.
What school is built inside Beacon Lake?
Lakeside, a K–8 school, is located within the Beacon Lake community.
What is the Lake House Amenity Center?
It’s Beacon Lake’s 8,200-square-foot amenity and fitness complex, with a Junior Olympic pool, splash park, fitness center, tennis courts, and a culinary demo kitchen.
How far is Beacon Lake from Jacksonville?
Roughly 30 minutes to Jacksonville’s Southside, and about 20 minutes to historic downtown St. Augustine.
Who built Beacon Lake?
Beacon Lake was developed by Altman with homes built primarily by Dream Finders Homes and other builders.
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